Versteeg traded back to the Blackhawks
- MaWLz

Florida retained salary too, good pickup for them.

I had a pretty good night too, Oshie with 4 assists, even Robidas got in the scoring act, which he never does

I need Thornton to come through with 4 goals of his own tonight!
- 1970vintage

Yeah, I saw that.

Oshie had a good night. I dropped him in my other dynasty pool for B Schenn, but thankfully they're both doing well lately.

If Benn didn't have such a superhuman game, you'd have had a good night.

Fixed.
- Chest Rockwell

Ouch

Santorelli is becoming a favorite. He does absolutely everything. I have a hard time believing he hasnt played 300 games.

Santorelli is becoming a favorite. He does absolutely everything. I have a hard time believing he hasnt played 300 games.
- boonerbuck

Yup.

Getting to the point where you have to try to lock him up for a few more years.

Still a gamble since we're only 20 games in, but he does so much out there that I have a hard time believing his play will decline to the point where he's not useful.

Guy's so versatile he'll have no problem fitting other places in the lineup even if a couple of the rookies make the team within the next few years.

Santorelli is becoming a favorite. He does absolutely everything. I have a hard time believing he hasnt played 300 games.
- boonerbuck

Love his game.

Santorelli is becoming a favorite. He does absolutely everything. I have a hard time believing he hasnt played 300 games.
- boonerbuck

Imagine if he was our 3rd line C.

Yup.

Getting to the point where you have to try to lock him up for a few more years.

Still a gamble since we're only 20 games in, but he does so much out there that I have a hard time believing his play will decline to the point where he's not useful.
- Fosco

His quick thinking defensive decisions are as impressive as anything he does. Never stops moving his feet.... he reads his own team mates mistakes before they are even done and is on it in a heart beat. Faceoffs as well,,,, winger for the Sedins in a pinch... has been effective on every line he ends up on...

Imagine if he was our 3rd line C.
- AlexF

Let's not get carried away here.

His quick thinking defensive decisions are as impressive as anything he does. Never stops moving his feet.... he reads his own team mates mistakes before they are even done and is on it in a heart beat. Faceoffs as well,,,, winger for the Sedins in a pinch... has been effective on every line he ends up on...
- boonerbuck

Agreed.

See edit.

Really hope Gillis doesn't sit back for too long on this. If Santo keeps it up, the price will only get higher...

Yup.

Getting to the point where you have to try to lock him up for a few more years.

Still a gamble since we're only 20 games in, but he does so much out there that I have a hard time believing his play will decline to the point where he's not useful.

Guy's so versatile he'll have no problem fitting other places in the lineup even if a couple of the rookies make the team within the next few years.
- Fosco

Guy's 27 and has passed through a few teams. Barely made this team out of camp. I'd reserve my judgement for a bit longer.

You like the Avalanche?
- LeftCoaster

Nope, the Nordiques when they re-enter. No second favourite teams as it stands, maybe the Jets.

fuk me

Ugh.

Torts didnt look too happy about Bieksa taking himself out of the game for the 5 min of reg over a nothing fight up 1-0. Ouch....

Nope, the Nordiques when they re-enter. No second favourite teams as it stands, maybe the Jets.
- golfingsince

You mean the Thrashers?

Hawks got Versteeg at half his cap hit at 2.2 million, very nice deal.

Torts didnt look too happy about Bieksa taking himself out of the game for the 5 min of reg over a nothing fight up 1-0. Ouch....
- boonerbuck

Especially fighting a bottom 6 player.

You mean the Thrashers?
- 1970vintage

Exactly, nothing to do with our former rivals. Just a hockey team back where it belongs.

Guy's 27 and has passed through a few teams. Barely made this team out of camp. I'd reserve my judgement for a bit longer.
- AlexF

Not sure what makes you think I'm not reserving judgement...

Did the "still a gamble" part lead you to believe that I think he's the second coming?

All I said was that if he keeps up his play, he gets more expensive.

MG should be making some calls to his agent to test the waters.

I'm not saying he should sign him to a 7 year extension...

Not sure what makes you think I'm not reserving judgement...

Did the "still a gamble" part lead you to believe that I think he's the second coming?

All I said was that if he keeps up his play, he gets more expensive.

MG should be making some calls to his agent to test the waters.

I'm not saying he should sign him to a 7 year extension...
- Fosco

Might as well throw in a NTC while we're at it.

A great effort for 55 minutes.

We lose. How sad. How many often will this team give up late goals. How deflating.

We cannot close out games!!

Might as well throw in a NTC while we're at it.
- 1970vintage

Limited.

A great effort for 55 minutes.
- boonerbuck

Fire Tortarella
Trade Bieksa
Play Lack?